Wilson Named Miners' Secretary Charged With Contempt
United States District Court Judge Jackson orders arrest of Wilson in West Virginia. Indiana's federal marshal may be asked to act, as miners begin habeas corpus proceedings without delay. Wilson remains untroubled by the case and awaits the next steps in the legal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
United States District Court of West Virginia
Indiana
Mr. Wilson
Indianapolis Journal
Parkersburg
W. Va
Reese Blizzard
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers
Clarksburg
Fairmount
Charles D. Elliott
Wilson
United States District Court
Fairmount Coal Company
Mother Jones condemned but no chance to pose as martyr
West Virginia judge convicts Mother Jones and seven others of contempt for violating an injunction in the Clarksburg Fairmount strike case and sentences them to 60 to 90 days in jail. W. Va. authorities seek arrest of UMWA secretary W. B. Wilson in Indianapolis. habeas corpus protests planned.
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Jackson
Associated Press
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Blizzard
Clarksburg
Fairmount
Wilson
Thomas Haggerty
Raynoldsville
Rice
Morgan
Dakota
Massillon
West Virginia
Jones
Plan to abolish likin in China gains sanction
Shanghai July 4 The viceroy of Wu Chang reports the Chinese government has approved Sheng tariff commissioner’s plan for abolishing the likin across the empire and securing free transit of merchandise. The plan calls for higher import duties, possible export duties, and placing inland customs under imperial maritime control for European-style management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Wu- Chang
Sheng
Imperial Maritime Customs
New Immigrant Rule Curbing Entry at Lourenco Marques
U S Consul Hollis reports a new法律requiring passengers to land only if they carry at least 100 dollars at Lourenco Marques Portuguese East Africa. The note underscores British aims to limit foreign nationals returning to South Africa after the Boer war and cites British leverage with Portuguese authorities in East Africa and the rail line as a major entry route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Stanley Hollis
Lourenzo Marquez
Wrecked Train Collision Near Xen ia Pan Handle Road
A serious wreck on the pan handle road near Xenia occurs when the train from Indianapolis last night collided with a loaded coal car. All coaches burned with unknown fatalities and injuries. Two women and a man burned in a sleeper. Two postal clerks the engineer and fireman mangled.
Panhandle wreck kills two as coach falls forty feet
The crash of an Eastbound Panhandle train near Trebeln's station killed two, fatally injured three, seriously hurt eighteen and six slightly. Engineer Clark of Xenia perished under the engine, fireman Dwyer of Cincinnati was crushed, and a Pullman sleeper burned with two women and a man dying before aid could reach them. A wrecking train and medical staff were dispatched from Xenia and Dayton. List of casualties includes Gertrude Sherwood of Pattens Mills and A J Rathbun of Columbus among the dead, with numerous injured from Zanesville, Marietta, Parkersburg, and other towns. The coach fell forty feet. few aboard escaped unharmed. Additional updates awaited.
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Dayton
Clark
Xenia
Dwyer
Cincinnati
Panhandle Limited
St. Louis
New York
Trebeln’s Station
Little Kanawha
Gertrude Sherwood
Patten’s Mills
O. A
Edward J. Herman
Zanesville
William N. Warner
Chester Harris
Charles Bailey
Marietta
Harry Bailey
Martha Brown
Parkersburg
W. Va
Lizzie Wright
Sharpsburg
Carl Wright
Sceepebare
William Duffy
Higginsport
William 8
Lighthizer
Meigsville
Elsie Rossier
Daniel Gillespie
Malta
C. E. Myers
Chicago
Norma Rathbun
Columbus
Mabel Rathbun
Lucy Brigham
J. Flory
Elgin
Ill
Robert James
Pennsville
James O'Neil
A. J. Tilden
Garrettsville
Edward Smith
W. F. Lighthizer
Morgan County
Robert Jones
Pennsylvania
H. H. Postal
Norma
Cenentere
A. J. Rathbun
Attie
Tran
Wreck Claims Seven Lives in Dayton Fire After Collision
At 3 a m seven persons were killed in a Dayton wreck with fifteen to twenty injured. Engineer Clark of Xenia and Fireman Dwyer of Cincinnati, plus Postal Clerks Peters and McGowan, are among the dead. Other names are unobtainable. All but the rear two cars were destroyed by fire after the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford
Forsythe
Peters
McGowan
Clark
Xenia
Dwyer
Cin
Fire And Loss Of Life Not Under Control At Early Morning
Albany thin report details a major blaze on Beaver Street destroying the Columbia Hotel, Wheeler Storage and Furniture, Long Stamp Works, Albany Rubber Tire, and Albany Garment Company. The hotel adjoining portion collapsed at 2:30 a.m. burying two firemen. the fire remained out of control, with losses not yet estimable.
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Albany
N. Y
Beaver Street
Columbia
Wheeler Storage and Furniture Company
Long Stamp Works
Albany Rubber Tire Company
Albany Garment Company
Albany Elks
Columbia Hotel
Mob Kills Two Black Men in Womelsdorf Near Philippi
In Philippi West Virginia, July 24, an angry mob of several hundred fatally harmed two Black men near Womelsdorf. One man died at the station house, the other in a park after being riddled with bullets and cut, with riot conditions spreading as authorities fear further violence following a police action against Chief Bud Wilmoth on July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi
W. Va
Womelsdorf
Here
Bud Wilmoth
Bellington
Elkins
Work of Cattlemen Threatens Fremont County Sheep Camps
In Landers Wyoming on July 24 reports say a band surrounded sheep camps and forced men to abandon flocks. A herd of 2,000 sheep was killed and twenty-five other herds totaling about 5,000 were driven into the mountains with no chance to recover. Sheep men fear immediate death if they pursue their flocks as wild animals prey on the losses. The scene lies 115 miles west of Landers in Fremont County and militiamen may be called out to protect the remaining flocks.
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Landers
Wyo
Sam Galaxe
Fremont County
Politician Missing Prompts Caldwell Inquiry
Jefferson W. Bigley, former Caldwell Press publisher and noted politician, is missing amid a flare of intrigue. Authorities probe forged notes allegedly signed by his father and others, with signatories denying involvement. mortgage amounts totaling $2.90 are also suspected, with denials issued by Mrs Bigsey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Jefferson W. Bigley
The
Caldwell Press
Indianapolis Involved in Xenia Train Wreck Report
Statement notes several Indianapolis residents likely aboard the wrecked train near Xenia last night though identities could not be confirmed. Union Station staff recall no berths booked locally while Judge L C Walker and wife may have traveled, though they visited relatives in Richmond, Indiana. Train crew listed as Engineer Charlies Clark, Fire Man William Dwyer, and Conductor C Hughes from Columbus. Postal clerk William G Forsythe, a survivor, resides at 296 North Illinois Street.
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Indianapolis
Xenia
Union Station
L. C. Walker
Delaware Street
Judge Walker
Mrs. Walker
Richmond
Ind
Panhandle Roundhouse
Charlies Clark
William Dwyer
Columbus
C. Hughes
Pennsylvania Railroad
William G. Forsythe
Northlinois Street
Wreck near Douda Valley leaves two dead
A major railroad disaster on the Ohio and Kanawha line near McConnellsville exposes a coach to a forty foot drop. Two people are confirmed killed and many others injured in the noon accident. Local officials report a chaotic scene as rescue parties work at the site. The incident is described as the worst wreck in the valley's history with emergency crews rushing to assist survivors.
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Mconnellsville
Douda
Tracy on a wheel and prison guards brace for raid
In Woodburn Oregon July 4 Frank Pickens met a heavily armed bicycle rider who claimed to be Tracy the outlaw and asked directions to Salem. Two armed riders followed, prompting Pickens to alert authorities. In Salem July 24 prison officials mobilized guards to prevent a wall raid.
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Woodburn
Ore
Frank Pickens
Tracy
Salem
Pickens
Lee
Hailstorm Devastates Scottdale and Irwin Pa Areas
Scottdale reports the heaviest hailstorm of the season striking towns and countryside this evening, causing extensive damage worth thousands of dollars. Irwin also hit by a cloudburst and wind storm, with reported damage around $206.00 in under an hour.
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Scottdale
Irwin
Five convicts elude prison camp. hide in Arkansas barn
Five convicts who escaped from England prison camp near Pine Bluff Ark have been lying in a barn on a plantation fifteen miles away. Reports say they are armed and prepared for a desperate fight. One of the escapees is identified as a white man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluff
Ark
England
Senator Fairbanks Rumor Sparks Retirement Talk
A New York reporter fabricates gossip claiming Senator Fairbanks said he would retire at the end of his current term. The interview was pursued while he stayed at Manhattan Beach, but no such statement exists.
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Manhattan Beach
Senator Fairbanks Noted In Newspaper Taunt On Tariffs
A New York clipping claimed Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks said he would retire and quipped about tariffs influencing Democrats. Fairbanks dismissed the piece as baseless and stupid, noting he made only a half jokey remark at a hotel and gave no interview about Vilas or retirement.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
New York
East
Manhattan Beach
Fairbanks
Senator Fairbanks
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Waldorf- Astoria
W. F. Vilas
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan
Washington
Congress
House
Vilas
Cleveland
Bynum's optimistic view on Board of General Appraisers chance
W D Bynum arrived from Washington and stays at the Denison Hotel. He favors the Board of General Appraisers as the Court of Appeals for customs cases and cites his Ways and Means background and tariff work as positives for confirmation. He plans to campaign in Indiana this fall and says Senator Beveridge earns praise while Bailey loses standing.
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W. D. Bynum
Board of General Appraisers
Washington
Denison Hotel
Bynum
Court of Appeals of the Customs Service
United States Circuit Court of New York
Congress
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Indiana
West Virginia
Beveridge
Laarels
Bailey
Commission Makes Report Columbia Voting Machine Examined
The Indiana state voting machine commission report signed by Huck Dougherty Frank L Powell and A B R Thompson found the Columbia voting machine satisfactory and capable of preserving ballot secrecy allowing straight or scratched tickets and recording votes for independents. the text was printed in the Journal Wednesday morning.
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Indiana State Voting Machine Commission
Huck Dougherty
Frank L. Powell
A. BR. Thompson
Secretary of State
Columbia Voting Machine
Columbia Machine
Senator Beveridge to speak in Texas district for Scott
A Seguin dispatch reports Senator Beveridge will deliver at least four speeches in Texas Fifteenth district for J. C. Scott, the Democratic nominee. In the same district Senator Batley campaigns for John N. Carter. Rumors persist of Thomas Taggart as a U.S. Senate candidate, though he remains quiet. He is active in Martin, Orange and Lawrence counties and visited Indianapolis to tend to the Cummings voting machine matter, noting potential factory plans if approved.
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Seguin
Tex
Beveridge
Fifeenth
Texas
J. C. Scott
Congress
Batley
John N. Carter
Thomas Taggart
United States Senate
Taggart
Martin
Orange
Lawrence
Indianapolis
State Voting Machine Commission
State electors board picked by party leaders
Chairman Goodrich of the Republican State central committee and Chairman O'Brien of the Democratic organization named the members of the State Board of Election Commissioners. Jefferson H. Claypool was named by Goodrich and A Greene Smith by O'Brien. Durbin will confirm. The board's main duty is to order ballots and supplies for state elections.
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Goodrich
Republican State Central Committee
O'Brien
Democratic Organization
State Board of Election Commissioners
Jefferson H. Claypool
A. Greene Smith
Durbin
Navy Secretary Moody Plans Indiana Campaign Speeches
Secretary Moody will deliver two or three talks in Indiana this fall if time allows as part of the Indiana campaign. Senator Foraker of Ohio will start the Republican effort in Vigo county with a speech at Terre Haute on September 2.
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Moody
Indiana
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Indiana Democratic Club Opens New Clubhouse on North Pennsylvania
The Indiana Democratic Club invites members to the opening of its new clubhouse at 33 North Pennsylvania Street on Wednesday evening July 30 at 8 o'clock. The event is for members only and informal in nature.
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Indiana Democratic Club
North
Pennsylvania Street
Wisconsin Rep J W Babcock Opens NY Campaign HQ
Representative J W Babcock of Wisconsin opens Republican congressional campaign headquarters in New York City. He predicts an excellent party outlook and a solid working majority in the next House. James Sherman of Utica is expected to take charge next month. Babcock will spend much time in Washington.
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New York
J. W. Babcock
Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Campaign
James §. Sherman
Utica
Babcock
Washington
Knatvoll challenges Tawney in Minnesota GOP primary
Minneapolis July 24 James A Tawney congressman from the First Minnesota district faces a renomination challenge from State Senator T V Knatvoll. Knatvoll cites the Cabin reciprocity issue and the Roosevelt position in his bid while Tawney led insurgents in the House.
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Minneapolis
Minn
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
T. V. Knatvoll
Knatvold
Roosevelt
Mr. Tawney
Monastery Burned at Oka Quebec
Fire destroyed the Trappists’ monastery in Oka Quebec last night. Loss valued at 300000 with 10000 gallons of cider and 4000 gallons of wine consumed. Ninety seven monks escaped. two monks were rescued from the top floor risking their lives. Authorities fear the two injured monks may die.
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Oka
Quebec
the Trappists
Seraphin
Plea for Milan Doctor's Life Heads to Nicaragua
The mother of Dr. Russell Wilson of Milan Ohio departs for Bluefields Nicaragua to plead for her son's life. Wilson faces court martial on suspicion of taking part in a filibustering expedition against the Nicaraguan government. Senator Hanna seeks protection for the mission.
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Russell Wilson
Ohio
Nicaragua
Cleveland
Milan
Bluefields
Wilson
Hanna
Washington
Mrs. Wilson
Explosion at Pierson mill injuries eight including youths
A boiler in William Moomau's feed mill and machine shop at Pierson exploded today injuring eight people, all but one under fourteen. Two young girls are critically injured and likely to die. The blast demolished the mill near the Moomau residence.
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Decatur
William Moomau
Pierson
Moomau
Iron molders plan quarterly defense fund increase and triennial convention
The Iron Molders' International Convention approved a 6 cent quarterly assessment per member to boost the defense fund, lifting annual contributions by a small amount to exceed 100000 dollars. It also okayed a convention every three years subject to member referendum. Representation will be cut from one per hundred to one per 30 or fraction thereof. Proposal to unite secretary and treasurer offices was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Pistol Standoff Ends as Mob Pursues Firing Man
A man fired at a cashier and escaped town as a mob converged. Four citizens pursued him and engaged in a standoff, ultimately shooting him down. Local authorities investigated the incident and secured the area.
Bank Robbery Thwarted in Fortville Indiana
A would be bank robber attempted a $2 500 hold up at Fortville Bank. He fired at cashier J W Trittipo but the bullet missed. Pursued by a mob he was shot 27 times by John Bills and others, captured, wounded and jailed in Greenfield. Police later identified him as A Hall, a Dayton Ohio plumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Fortville
Ind
Fortville Bank
J. W. Trittipo
Dinener
Trittipo
Greenfield
Prem
Indianapolis
Greenefield
Proaneraes Institution
BE. F
Vernie Vanzant
A. Hall
East Washington Street
Dayton
Reunion at Thornton Brings Old Thorn Town Band and Ball Players
Twenty five former Thorn town baseball club members and the early Thorn town band gathered in Thorntown Indiana for a two day reunion hosted by Homer G. Cones of Denver Colorado. The event featured a banquet and the rekindling of old acquaintances with attendees including H G Cones O L Turney Will Chiffee C W Goldsberg and several others from Indiana and nearby states. The gathering recalled the band’s 1883 Greensburg tournament prize and offered informal reminiscences and companionship.
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Indianapolis Journal
Thorntown
Ind
Greensburg
Homer G. Cones
Denver
Col
H. G. Cones
O. L. Turttrey
Bowman
Cal
Ed Anderson
Franklin
Tenn
W. E. McDowell
Shreveport
Charles McDowell
Crawfordevile
O. N. Ridgeway
Sheridan
Elsie Bunten
Lebanon
W. KR. Pyke
Mishawaka
W. A. Tull
David Mitchell
Frankfort
Harry Stall
Mark Weakley
Lafayette
M. F. McDowell
Muncie
William Woody
Woody
Darrington
Moses Browns
Charles Cloud
al Griffin
Gayley Smiley
Thorne
TURN IN TRACTION WAR SHIFTS TO LOGANSPORT
In Logansport Indiana the interurban and street railway feud escalates with F C Boyd acquiring the remaining High street road strip needed for the Logansport Rochester and Northern Traction Company and obtaining a temporary injunction to bar the LR N from using land along the highway. The dispute centers on stock control and bids for land along the routes then under contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
F. C. Boyd
Wabash-Logansport Traction Company
Andrew J. Murdock
High Street
Logansport, Rochester & Northern Traction Company
Spencer Park
McCulloch
Mesdeck
Se Ae Geck
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Hamilton & Dayton
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Cinnati
Peters and McGowan
Wallis
Chican
Teesse Af Pareed Veta
D. Bynum
Francis
Missouri
Hill
West
Olney
Commission
Senator Beveridge
Mr. Taggart
Indiana Club
Yaw York
Tawney
Willie
Ville Bank
C. A. Hall
Elwood Tin
Thornton
Boyd Syndicate
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